Answer:
For the entire 19th century and a major part of the 20th century, Ranigunj coalfields was the major producer of coal in the country. At the behest of William Princep, Carr, Tagore and Company joined hands with Gilmore Hombray and Co. in 1843 to form Bengal Coal Company, which opened up coal mining activities.
Explanation:
For the entire 19th century and a major part of the 20th century, Ranigunj coalfields was the major producer of coal in the country. At the behest of William Princep, Carr, Tagore and Company joined hands with Gilmore Hombray and Co. in 1843 to form Bengal Coal Company, which opened up coal mining activities.
